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Chile Cheese Squares

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Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
9.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Appetizer
  • Baked

Dietary

  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Wheat

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 9. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 187.8 per serving 1690 for selected servings
Fat 13.1g per serving 118g for selected servings
Sugar 1.9g per serving 17g for selected servings
Protein 8.3g per serving 75g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 9.2g per serving 83g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Chile Cheese Squares brings together 1 (4 ounce) can diced peeled green chilies, drained, 8 ounces grated monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup biscuit mix in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 40 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 9 servings.

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Equipment

9-inch square baking pan, mixing bowl, whisk, baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced peeled green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces grated monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup biscuit mix
  • 1 cup light cream (evaporated milk also works)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chiles and cheese in the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan.

  2. Combine biscuit baking mix, cream or milk, eggs, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.

  3. Beat until thoroughly blended.

  4. Pour over chili-cheese mixture.

  5. Bake in a 375º for 30 minutes or until puffed, golden, and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.

  6. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

  7. Garnish with olive slices, if you wish.

  8. To freeze ahead: Freeze squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

  9. Transfer to a plastic bag when frozen.

  10. To reheat: arrange squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake at 350º for 15 minutes.

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